Yang Ming is offering a Richmond bill of lading to the shipping public, both importers and exporters. Any shipper tendering cargo to or from Yang Ming at the Port of Richmond will have access to multiple ports worldwide that are served by the ocean carrier.
“This is another step in expansion and revitalization of the Port of Richmond,” said John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “This decision adds to the increasing significance of the barge service that connects The Port of Virginia terminals and the Port of Richmond. This move will pay dividends to our mutual customers, the economic development community and to Yang Ming.”
The 64 Express barge service currently offers three, weekly, roundtrip container-on-barge sailings between Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia International Gateway and the Port of Richmond The barge service accounts for about 15,000 fewer truck trips a year along Interstate 64. In addition congestion mitigation, the 64 Express helps to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and wear and tear on the roads.